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pizzacake


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Thank you everybody! I'll be adding more deets like liver function tests (ALT-AST), CBC or biopsy data and other stuff to my signature.



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Age: 62, Lived with Hep C since 1971 (Sharing infected needles)

Home: USA, Pacific NW

Genotype: 1A

Fibrosure stage:  F3-F4

Begin 3-month treatment June 24: Sofosbuvir, Ribavirin, and Interferon

Born in the Year of the Dragon. 

 
warrenb


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That's coincidental, I just finished my treatment on 4/25/14 started the 12wk sov+rib+inteferon on 1/31/14.  I have to congratulate you on going forward.  Truthfully I expected more severe side effects, but chronic fatigue and shortness of breath were the only two that I noticed.  They (the Dr.) cut back on my riba and interferon and was und very early on.  I had more difficulty with the insurance company than anything else, but finally got everything straightened out.  It seems that the insurance co's were pushing back based on the costs of the meds, and when I started the sovaldi was only approved 7 weeks before.  I wish you all the best and good luck.....



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TazKat


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welcome Pizzacake. I am taz. female from good ole Mississippi. lol  congrats for getting started. this forum is my safe haven for sure. they are understanding, caring etc. good luck. I just started the new sovaldi interferon & riba april 25. this is 4th attempt. & I am cured. I believe with all my heart. Welcome again.. smile



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TazKat Genotype 1A null responder x 3 riba & iterferon twice, relapsed from Incivek 2012 with only 12 weeks left to do. stage 4 mild cirrhosis 4/25/2014/ started sovaldi riba & interferon.. finished treatment 7/17/14  results 7/25  cleared..

 

 
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Welcome Pizzacake! I just decided to order a pizza after seeing your avatar. :) Congrats on starting treatment. Success rates with the new meds are very good so I'm sure you're well on your way to putting this illness behind you.

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42 yrs old: geno 1b, 23mil VL, ALT/AST 269/94 as of Apr '14.  Got HCV when I was 16.  Relapsed from Peg/Riba twice, last time in '08.  Completed Sol/Oly on 9/2/14, UND as of 10/7/14
pizzacake


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Hi everyone, 

Does this mean I graduated? biggrin



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Age: 62, Lived with Hep C since 1971 (Sharing infected needles)

Home: USA, Pacific NW

Genotype: 1A

Fibrosure stage:  F3-F4

Begin 3-month treatment June 24: Sofosbuvir, Ribavirin, and Interferon

Born in the Year of the Dragon. 

 
Groupergetter


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Hi pizzacake, welcome.  To add information go to User Details then click on signature.  Add what you like and save it.  I'm a relative newcomer here, and these are a great group of folks.  Caring, knowledgeable, and have many years dealing with this virus.  You are getting started at a good time.  Don't know what your numbers are, but the new meds are working well with minimum side effects.  Be well.



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1b  Int/Riba relapse @ 48 weeks.  Stop tx Peg Int/Riba 12 weeks ill. Relapse S/O 6/23/14 :(   Started Harvoni 11/12/14  EOT 4/28/15.  EOT+4 UND :)  SVR! 8/4/15  :)     Thankful for every morning.
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Hello Pizzacake

Welcome to the forum from me as well, you have found a good place.

I know exactly how you feel having HCV 40 plus years can make you old before your time, but now and in the next year is the time to take advantage of all the new DAA's without the Interferon to drag you down. Hope all turns out well for you.

matt  



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61 year old Geno type A1, F4 Cirrhotic, started 24 weeks on Harvoni 12-17-14 ,EOT-5 week = UND, 8-31-15 =UND , SVR-24 Baby YES! 
Tig


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Hi Pizzacake,

Yum, I like the name and avatar, lol! Welcome to the forum, I'm so glad you've been around and very happy you decided to introduce yourself. As you're already aware, there are a lot of knowledgeable and caring people here. Anything we can do, just say the word!

You can add that information to the bottom of your posts by going into your profile section. You will see the title of "Signature" listed in the options. Just click on that and fill in your data. It will then post with each message you add. It's a great help for everyone reading and replying to questions/comments.

I'm glad you're getting started on treatment, the time has never been better. If you have any results like your liver function tests (ALT-AST), CBC or biopsy data, that will help us to understand and provide better informed opinions regarding treatment choices and the like. Keep in touch, I look forward to hearing from you!

Tig



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pizzacake


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Hello! I'm finally joining you!

I've been reading this forum for years. You are all so supportive and smart! 

I've had Hep C for 40+ years. I'm 61 and G1a. I've been considering treatment for three or four years but wasn't willing to do a whole year. My GI doc said I shouldn't wait any longer. So I'm beginning meetings with my treatment coordinator soon and will follow up with all of the details. 

Question for you. You all have the little details about their genotype, treatment and all that stuff at the bottom of your posts. How do I do that?

Signed, Very grateful

 

 



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Age: 62, Lived with Hep C since 1971 (Sharing infected needles)

Home: USA, Pacific NW

Genotype: 1A

Fibrosure stage:  F3-F4

Begin 3-month treatment June 24: Sofosbuvir, Ribavirin, and Interferon

Born in the Year of the Dragon. 

 
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